Project Manager

Proconics; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm based in Vanderbijlpark is seeking a Project Manager to oversee successful project implementations. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have at least 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the petrochemical sector. The role involves extensive project planning, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring projects meet budget and quality standards. Interested applicants should submit their CV with the reference number to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant project-management experience; petrochemical industry experience preferred.
• Driver’s licence and own transport required.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful implementation of assigned projects.
• Manage projects effectively within budget and timelines.
• Engage with stakeholders on project matters.

Skills

Project planning

Project controls

Contract management

Communication skills

Customer orientation

Education

BTech, BEng, or BSc Eng. degree

PMP registered

SACPCMP and PrEng registrations

Job description

Vacant Position: Project Manager

Location: Vanderbijlpark and Secunda

Reference Number:

PRO-VDB-PPM-001 (Vanderbijlpark Office)

PRO-SEC-PPM-001 (Secunda Office)

At Proconics we are passionate about what we do, and we are passionate about our people. If you are a qualified, hard‑working individual, aspiring to grow your career, we invite you to apply for the advertised vacant position.

Purpose of the position:

The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure the successful implementation of assigned projects by working closely with the Director, Senior Managers, other Project Managers, Engineering Managers and Discipline Leads for Inland Petrochemical Operations, Vanderbijlpark.

Qualifications/Experience:

• BTech, BEng, or BSc Eng. degree or similar, preferably in the field of Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, Chemical or Mechanical.
• PMP registered will be an advantage.
• Other relevant professional engineering and project management registrations (e.g. SACPCMP and PrEng) will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years relevant project‑management experience; Sasol or relevant petrochemical industry experience will be an advantage.
• Skilled in project planning.
• Skilled in project controls.
• Contract management experience; NEC3 contracting experience will be an advantage.
• Experience in a multi‑discipline project environment.
• Driver’s licence and own transport.

Required Outputs and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to take projects from Pre‑feasibility, Feasibility, Engineering & Design phase (Basic & Detail Engineering) to Execution (Construction, Commissioning, and handover to Client).
• Responsible for executing projects effectively and efficiently within budget, on‑time, to the required quality and safety standards.
• Integrated project planning.
• Control of various scheduling and project planning tasks.
• Manage the cashflow on the project, including invoicing to the Client and managing sub‑contractor costs.
• Co‑ordinate monthly progress meetings internal and external.
• Resource planning.
• Engage actively with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure they understand the scope and schedule.
• Continuous engagement with Client and stakeholders regarding project related matters.
• Contract management (NEC3 and others).
• Compilation of quotations and estimates for new projects.
• Monthly reporting on the progress and performance of projects to the project sponsor and Client.
• Projects to be executed will mainly be in the petrochemical environment and could be multi‑disciplinary, but with the main focus on electrical, control and instrumentation type projects.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer orientation – good judgment; emotional resilience.
• Effective listening skills with flexibility in approach to solutions.
• Knowledge of applicable health, safety and environment codes, standards, and legislation.
• Ability to work well with others across the various disciplines, as well as excellent communication skills.
• Lead and influence where appropriate.
• Understand the logic of executing the full life cycle of projects.

Should you see yourself advancing into an exciting company such as Proconics, forward your CV stating the reference number as well as the name of the position in the subject line to:

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: 20 January 2026

Internal candidates to specify internal on their application.

Feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Proconics is an equal opportunity employer.